The Construction Landscape in New Zealand

It is now widely accepted that New Zealand is in the midst of the largest construction boom in 40 years. For anyone working in or providing professional services to the construction sector, it is important to understand the state of the industry, where it is headed and the relevant regulatory responses.

This paper explores what is driving the current construction boom, how far demand is expected to rise and the impact on different regions around New Zealand. Looking to the future, the paper goes on to consider the various opportunities, risks and challenges this gives rise to, before discussing the specific legal issues and changes (both recent and anticipated) in response to the economic and industry conditions. To read more, please click here.

Erich Bachmann, the Managing Partner of Auckland based commercial law firm Hesketh Henry, has been awarded the Cross of the Order of Merit with Ribbon of the Federal Republic of Germany (Verdienstkreu...

30.10.2018

Building and Construction Law Journal

Construction partner, Nick Gillies, has been published in the latest Building and Construction Law Journal ((2018) 34 BCL 179).

Introduction
Following our Initial Note, the receivers of Ebert Construction Ltd (Ebert) released their first report on 1 October 2018. Then, on 3 October 2018, Ebert put itself into liquidation, wi...